food IS a theme park
Disney World has been making a lot of changes this year, especially at Epcot, where the whole entranceway and Future World are undergoing a major transformation.
Future World
And this morning one of the most noticeable changes we saw something we didn’t see…
Today’s a HUGE day at Walt Disney World, and one of the biggest events of the day is the release of Disney’s new plant-based dining options and green leaf logo!
Plant-Based Logo
We told you about this logo and new menu items last week (read about them here), and today, Walt Disney World is rolling out its plant-based quick service updates! While checking out the NEW varieties of beignets at Scat Cat’s Club Cafe at Port Orleans — French Quarter this morning, we also spied a new Plant-based Mickey-shaped Waffles option in Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. [Read more…]
Who says you’re too old for trick or treating? (Not us!!)
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
And, although pumpkin flavored treats and chocolate candy are some of our favorites, we also can’t help but love the sugar rush we get from some good ole candy corn. If you’re like us, then you’re definitely going to want to sneak a peek at the newly skele-spun snack in Disney California Adventure for Halloween Time!
Happy October 1st, y’all!
Spaceship Earth
So a LOT of exciting things are happening today (check ’em all out in this post!) like the grand opening of Epcot Forever and the new Epcot Experience, the Donut Box and Cool Wash are opening at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and Disney is debuting plant-based logos and new plant-based menu items.
Buuut…it looks like Disney has one MORE change in store for us today…and it’s NOT. AWESOME.
It’s officially Spooktober, you guys!
Mickey Pumpkins in Disneyland
That means it’s time to get in the spirit with some boozy beverages in Disney California Adventure that’ll have you wanting to eat, drink, and be scary! (And maybe even Oogie Boogie a bit.)
Red alert! We’ve got ANOTHER spooky popcorn bucket on the scene!!
Hollywood Studios Popcorn Cart
We just recently shared with you the new PURPLE light-up cauldron popcorn bucket, and have seen the green version showing up around the parks as well but today we found another spooky shade to share with you: ORANGE!
Super weirdness taking place at Disney World food courts, my friends!
Mickey Mouse Refillable Resort Mug
Today at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort, we spotted signage showing refillable mug (which you can buy at Disney World resort hotels that allow you to get free refills for a select amount of time) prices bumped up by one dollar — to $19.99 from the previous price of $18.99.
Refillable Mug Price Increase reflected on signage at Disney World’s Port Orleans Resort French Quarter
Other signage at the food court — and at other food courts around Disney World — still said $18.99 as of this morning, so we were curious to say the least.
Checking out Disney World’s online menus, we also saw $19.99 as the price of refillable mugs. We’re seeing LOTS of price increases on the online menus at the moment as well, so that’s something we’re watching closely and double checking in the parks. So it wouldn’t be surprising for the mugs to be going up in price as well.
Disney World refillable mug price increases reflected on website menus
Upon asking a manager at Port Orleans French Quarter about the signage we saw at $19.99 compared to the $18.99 signage we were seeing elsewhere, he rang up a mug for us and it came to $18.99.
So what conclusions can we draw from this? Well, generally I’d say that the Disney World website is a known glitch-fest a lot of the time, so I’d watch and wait. But today — well, today we’re seeing price increases ACROSS THE BOARD at Disney World resorts and theme parks. Some are already in effect, and some are just shown on the online website menus. But since we ARE seeing some in place in the parks right now, it wouldn’t surprise me if the official refillable mug price increase followed suit.
We’ll continue to watch this story for you, and we’ll double check resorts throughout the day and going forward to make sure you know any price increase changes we’re seeing. In the meantime, don’t be surprised if your refillable mug soon costs you $19.99 for length of stay.
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Fall is a magical time of year at Disney World from celebrating at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to eating your way through the 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival, to the holiday season kicking off in November with the Epcot Festival of the Holidays — there’s SO much happening!
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
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Do you…feel a little bit different this morning? Maybe like the sun is a little brighter or the birds are singing a bit more sweetly? Do you think it’s maybe because THERE ARE MORE MICKEY BEIGNETS IN THE WORLD?!?
Port Orleans French Quarter Scat Cat’s Club and Cafe Specialty Beignets
Yep, early this morning we were present at a special ribbon-cutting for the NEW Scat Cat’s Cafe grand opening at Disney World’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort…and it was 100% worth the early alarm clock, my friends, because we have MORE Mickey Beignets to share with you! Let’s go!
Christmas is just around the corner which has us thinking about how we’ll be decorating our tree this year!
Days of Christmas in Disney Springs
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